Abhisit Vejjajiva Born in Newcastle in northern England
Nicknamed the "Mark" was born on August 3
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), First Class honours, Oxford University, UK
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Economics, Oxford University, UK
- Bachelor of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University - Honorary Doctorate in Law, Ramkhamhaeng Univerity Schools
- Chulalongkorn study. Eton College (Eton College) in England in Philosophy, Politics Chulalongkorn Demonstration School, Thailand
Professional Experience
Prior to 1992:
- Special lecturer in Economics at Oxford University
- Lecturer at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (rank second lieutenant)
- Lecturer at Thammasart University’s Faculty of Economics
After 1992: Member of Parliament, Democrat Party
- 1992 Bangkok District 6
- 1995 Bangkok District 5
- 2001 Democrat Party List
- 2005 Democrat Party List, until February 2006
- 2007 (23 dec 07) Democrat Party List Zone 6
1992 – 1994: Government Spokesperson
1994: Deputy Secretary to the Prime Minister (for political affairs)
1995: Chair, House Committee on Education Affairs
1998: Chair, Committee to Consider the National Education Bill of 1999
1999: Deputy Leader, Democrat Party
2001: Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, in charge of
- Board of Investment (BOI)
- Counter Corruption Commission
- Office of the Education Council
- Office of the Decentralization to Local Government Organization Committee
2005 – Present: Leader of the Democrat Party
2005 – February 2006: Leader of the Opposition, House of Representatives
February 2008 - December 2008: Leader of the Opposition, House of Representatives
1 in 100 global leaders for tomorrow, by the World Economic Forum (an organization working on economic and political world)
17 December 2008 - 2011: Prime Minister